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Are we coming to your city during our 6-month road trip / book tour?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek Olsen Apr 2, 2015. 18 Replies 0 Likes

In support of our book One Bed, One Bank Account my wife and our daughter are hitting the…Continue

5-question survey about wedding costs. (Takes 7 seconds to fill out) Thanks!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick Pavlidis Jan 17, 2015. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I'm writing an article about wedding costs.Please help me out and take this (extremely short and easy) survey.Thanks!-Derek …Continue

Help me choose a subtitle for my upcoming book

Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek Olsen Oct 27, 2014. 7 Replies 0 Likes

What up?!My book project is getting close to completion. Looks like maybe January release date.The book title is One Bed, One Bank Account.It's for married couples who want to work together well when…Continue

Do you have a giving plan? I do, I'm giving away $100,000. (Over the next 17.1 years) Care to join me?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek Olsen Jul 14, 2014. 6 Replies 2 Likes

Giving money away is something that I would guess most of us here at 48Days already do.I would also guess that you have a plan for earning money, spending, saving, and investing money too.I bet you…Continue

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If the next five years of your life are the same as the last five years, will you be okay with that?

If the next five years of your life are the same as the last five years, will you be okay with that?That question grabbed my attention so tightly I nearly choked on my breath. At the time, I had been at my job for exactly five years.Those five years of my life had been awful, and the thought of doing it over again was too much to even think about. The answer to the question was… No! I would not be okay with that! Maybe this was a sign?I was in the wrong placeI started my first real-world job…See More

Aug 4, 2015

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Derek Olsen replied to Derek Olsen's discussion How my guest post was shared over one thousand times on three large websites and is getting thousands of views. in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!

"Oh, hey there.... Apparently I had a lot more to say about quitting my job. So Carrie and I did a whole podcast episode where we dug deeper into how and why I quit my job. It's pretty epic.Enjoy. http://bit.ly/1M9MZhi -Derek "

Aug 4, 2015

Bob Wilson replied to Derek Olsen's discussion How my guest post was shared over one thousand times on three large websites and is getting thousands of views. in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!

"Derek That's wonderful that you've received that sort of visibililty - congrats! Thanks too for posting these insights. What you wrote was something I needed to hear. It reminded me of a couple of personal stories of mine that I had…"

Jul 31, 2015

Group LeaderKent Julian replied to Derek Olsen's discussion How my guest post was shared over one thousand times on three large websites and is getting thousands of views. in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!

"Love seeing you "live it forward" and "write it forward" my friend. You have a great servant heart!"

Jul 30, 2015

Josh Cook replied to Derek Olsen's discussion How my guest post was shared over one thousand times on three large websites and is getting thousands of views. in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!

"That's awesome Derek! I hope that it gets shared many thousands of times more. I'll remember to keep it real, honest, personal, and relatable when looking for places to guest post as well as my own blog. Thanks, Josh"

Jul 30, 2015

Bob Baker replied to Derek Olsen's discussion How my guest post was shared over one thousand times on three large websites and is getting thousands of views. in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!

"Thanks for sharing this, Derek! Four qualities we should always strive for when creating content: real, honest, personal, and relatable Right on!"

Jul 30, 2015

Colleen Reiter replied to Derek Olsen's discussion How my guest post was shared over one thousand times on three large websites and is getting thousands of views. in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!

"Congratulations, Derek! In a world full of hype and dishonesty, remembering to keep it "real, honest, personal and relatable" is invaluable. Those things take us so much further. Way to go!"

Jul 30, 2015

Derek Olsen added a discussion to the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!

How my guest post was shared over one thousand times on three large websites and is getting thousands of views.

Oh, hey there.I wanted to share a recent success story with you.A guest post of mine has been doing very well. (At least, for me.)It's been shared over 1,000 times and has thousands of page views and counting.It's been by far my most popular post. I've been trying to figure out why it's doing so well and the answer is simple...It's real, honest, personal and relatable. Four years after I quit my job with nothing to fall back on I finally wrote about it.I never really thought my story was all…See More

Jul 30, 2015

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Jen Robinson commented on Derek Olsen's blog post 3 Scary Myths About The U.S.A. That We Haven't Experienced Traveling Full Time For 3 Months

"What a fantastic experience you and your family are having. It's such a shame that people believe all of the negative things the media tells them about a place and therefore won't even contemplate experiencing it. We visited Lima in Peru…"

Jul 26, 2015

Group LeaderJen McDonough "The Iron Jen" commented on Derek Olsen's blog post 3 Scary Myths About The U.S.A. That We Haven't Experienced Traveling Full Time For 3 Months

"Derek, What an uplifting blog to read!!! Congrats on making it halfway through your adventurous trip. Looking forward to hearing more!!"

Jul 16, 2015

Derek Olsen posted a blog post

3 Scary Myths About The U.S.A. That We Haven't Experienced Traveling Full Time For 3 Months

This post originally appeared on The Good Men Project The United States is a scary, violent place. Better stay home and keep your doors locked!!If you watch the…See More

Jul 15, 2015

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Derek Olsen commented on Derek Olsen's blog post Three Reasons to Stretch Outside Your Comfort Zone

"Thanks Julie, Jen, and Erin for your thoughts!"

Jul 7, 2015

Julie Carr commented on Derek Olsen's blog post Three Reasons to Stretch Outside Your Comfort Zone

"Derek, this is really great! I agree with Erin's comment about your definition of fear. You are so right about fear keeping us from the very things in life that could be best for us! My greatest fear is getting to the…"

Jul 7, 2015

Derek Olsen's blog post was featured

Three Reasons to Stretch Outside Your Comfort Zone

This post originally appeared on The Good Men Project.He sold everything and hit the road with his wife and one-year-old. He thought he was prepared for what happened next. —Your comfort zone isn’t helping you grow. But we can fix that.This year my wife and I sold almost…See More

Jul 6, 2015

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Group LeaderJen McDonough "The Iron Jen" commented on Derek Olsen's blog post Three Reasons to Stretch Outside Your Comfort Zone

"Derek - it has been so inspiring to see your family's journey! Way to go on getting out of your comfort zone! Blessings to you and your family as you continue to pave the way on your journey. "

Jul 6, 2015

Erin Robison commented on Derek Olsen's blog post Three Reasons to Stretch Outside Your Comfort Zone

"Derek - I love your line: The problem is we often fear things that are not in the slightest bit dangerous. Fear is too often misused by our minds to keep us safe from things that aren’t dangerous. It's really true. We create…"

Jul 6, 2015

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How did you hear about 48Days.NET, and what do you hope to get out of being a part of this community?: I heard about Mr. Miller from a friend who let me borrow the book 48 Days To The Work You Love. (Quit my job 3 months later!) That book made me realize that I was NOT crazy or alone in my want to quit the job that I had hated for years. The book gave me the courage I needed to move forward. It was like Dan was reading my mind! I heard about 48days.net from Dan/48days Twitter and Podcast.

What is your current work situation? Employee, self-employed, generating any income on your own?: I am self-employed. Generating money from book sales and soon speaking gigs.

And then...what is your goal/dream for your work life?: I am looking forward to being able to support my family and have money left over to give to great causes in the community.

How about your personal life? Any specific goals or achievements or dreams you are pursuing (or want to pursue)?: Live a full life. Give, share, laugh, love.

What would you say are your strongest talents? How are you 'wired' and what can you offer to the world (it's OK if you don't know yet, but knowing is key to pursuing your dreams!)?: Idea factory. Entrepreneur. Love helping and watching other succeed. Motivator.

Do you have a website presence anywhere?: http://www.derekandcarrie.com

If you have a product or service to promote (now or in the near future) this is your shot to state it! Say all you'd like:: The Four Week Financial Turnaround is available now. http://amzn.to/NTZ6RG

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At 2:27pm on November 3, 2013, Yasmine Deetjen said…: Hi Derek, sorry for being so late however I am just now getting acclimated with 48Days. Hope that you're great!

At 12:14pm on September 20, 2013, Draima Whitmire said…: I just heard one of your interviews on podcast, "If Stupid Was Illegal." I am so impressed with your story! My next project was to find more information about you and your work, and what a surprise when I saw this friend request!! I am looking forward to reading more about you and your wife! Thank you so much!!

At 10:57pm on April 16, 2013, Dean Oliver said…: Sorry it took so long to respond to your request, Derek. I've been off the grid for a while. Hope all is well!

At 9:08pm on March 29, 2013, Gina Rath said…: Derek, Thank you for the friend request and for your generous gift I received today at Innovate. I'm looking forward to checking out your book!

Gina

At 5:21pm on January 18, 2013, Linda Murray said…: Thanks Derek for your time. I really enjoyed talking with you. Let's stay in touch

Blessings

Linda

At 2:22am on January 7, 2013, John Bako said…: Thanks Derek, I am please to get to know you. I will like to have a copy.

John

At 9:28am on January 6, 2013, Paul Ferri said…: Thank you Derek! I'm looking forward to the new relationships and the sharing of ideas on 48days.net!

At 9:27pm on January 5, 2013, Ryan Baker said…: Derek, Thanks for the welcome! I am elated to have found such a wealth of knowledge and inspiration, and all of it within a group of inspired, passionate people! I am excited to see what I can learn from my experience here.

Thanks again!
-Ryan Baker

At 9:17pm on January 5, 2013, Darrell Alexander said…: Thanks Derek for the invite to be a friend. This looks like a wonderful opportunity to give support and also to receive support within a like-minded community.